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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.04, 16,488.02 and 2,672.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.04, 16,488.02 and 2,672.06 is: 4,008.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.04 : 16,488.02 = 2,672.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.04/16,488.02 = 2,672.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.04x = 16,488.02 × 2,672.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.04x = 44,056,978.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,056,978.72/10,992.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.08

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